In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange.

Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklace, Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers, Charles James dress

April’s ensemble: Vionnet coat, bejeweled snake stockings, Cartier Panthère collection, Margiela’s glass slippers

Some of Cassidy and April's gifts:

18th century patchbox
Sun-Maid Raisins and "Rubbers" ads from Ladies Home Journal
1884 Weevil parure
Salesman's miniature corset

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